garden

So now that the temperatures are coming down from sauna level, I decided to plant a garden. I have truly come to treasure all things green, as there is a severe lack of them in the desert. It started out as a small school science project: we are learning about seeds and plants, so the kids had to bring in various seeds from the foods they eat and we planted them in cups. I took all the left over seeds and started my own garden. So far we have sprouting lentils, mustard, basil, cucumber, watermelon, tomato, sweet melon, and some small flowers. I must admit, I get a childlike pleasure watching the baby leaves push through the dirt. :)